True Blue Equine

10/15/2026

🦄Unicorn Camp🦄

"The Chuck Norris Warm Up" is how we stretch our legs to prepare for mounting our horses (or unicorns) during today's Unicorn Day Camp! Sounds effects required!

10/13/2026

It was another awesome day of lessons at True Blue Equine! I have the most amazing clients, which makes every day great, EVEN Mondays! Thanks for a great Monday Mary, Allie, Tina, Anni, Maggie, and Natalie!

10/05/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | HORSE BARN SAFETY 🐴

A barn fire is every horse owner’s nightmare—and there are many things we can do to reduce the risk and be better prepared if an emergency happens.

Because barns often contain hay, bedding, wood, electrical equipment, fuel, and other combustible materials, fire prevention needs to be an everyday part of barn management.

Here are a few important ways to protect your horses and your barn:

🐴 Inspect electrical systems regularly. Watch for damaged cords, overloaded outlets, faulty fixtures, and signs of overheating. Have electrical work completed by a qualified professional.

🔥 Store hay and bedding safely. Keep hay dry and properly ventilated, and monitor newly stored hay for excessive heat. Never store combustible materials near heat sources.

🧯 Keep fire extinguishers accessible. Make sure they are appropriate for the types of fires that could occur and that everyone knows where they are and how to use them.

🚜 Maintain equipment. Regularly inspect tractors, heaters, extension cords, fans, and other equipment for damage, leaks, or electrical problems. Do not run space heaters, etc. overnight when the barn is not occupied!

🧹 Keep the barn clean and organized. Remove cobwebs, dust, debris, and unnecessary combustible materials. Keep aisles and exits clear. We tend to think that hay and bedding are a main source of barn fire fuel, but cobwebs are the most flammable thing in a barn.

🚭 Establish a no-smoking policy. Smoking materials should never be used or discarded near barns, hay, bedding, or other combustible materials.

🌳 Create defensible space. Keep weeds, brush, leaves, and other flammable vegetation away from buildings and make sure emergency vehicles can easily access the barn.

📋 Have an emergency plan. Everyone who works or spends time at the barn should know the emergency procedures, where the horses are kept, where exits are located, and who to contact.

Most importantly, don't wait for an emergency to think about fire safety. Walk through your barn with fresh eyes and ask yourself:

“If there were a fire here tonight, what would make it worse—and what can I change today?”

Our horses depend on us to create an environment that is not only healthy and comfortable, but safe.

🔥 Prevention today can make all the difference tomorrow.

09/30/2026

All you need is love...and a horse. ❤️🐴

We educate horse lovers. That’s the basic foundation of what we do here at True Blue Equine.

But horses, like many people, don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

A horseman who knows a lot will never be more successful than one who truly values the horse — his needs, his nature, and the connection and partnership created between them. This requires knowledge and skill, but it also requires something deeper.

Our Horsemanship Coaches will teach you how to ride. How to groom and tack up. How to mount and dismount. How to stop, go, and steer left and right. We’ll teach you about walking, jogging, and loping; diagonals at the post; picking up the correct lead; collection, extension, bend, and counter-bend. Half passes and two-tracking and side passes. We'll teach you to read vitals and feed and bandage and manage a barn. We’ll teach you all the things.

But the things we can teach you will never matter as much as the things the horse can teach you.

Horses teach us boundaries. Problem-solving. Decision-making. Personal safety. Resilience. Leadership. Empathy. Compassion.

And maybe most importantly, they teach us that horsemanship isn’t just about learning how to control.

It’s about learning how to connect.

Because the greatest lessons often come from the horse standing quietly beneath us, asking us to become better humans before we can become better horsemen.

And THAT is True Blue horsemanship. ❤️🐴

09/27/2026

From Stiff to Strong!

Thank you Empowered Equestrian LLC for this wonderful workshop discussing equine conditioning! We had a great group of gals attend and learn some amazing techniques and exercises to help our horses feel awesome!

09/27/2026

09/22/2026

⛑🐴Its US Equestrian Safety Week and your annual reminder to Mind Your Melon! 🐴⛑

This video is "Every Time...Every Ride" from good ole 1995. While the hair and fashion is dated 🫣the information is still relevant and a great resource to compliment our Horse Sense Red Level curriculum.

Today in Horse Sense -Red we had a great discussion on safe attire, including how to properly fit a helmet while riding or working on the ground with horses.

09/21/2026

We had a great Boss Mares Workshop today! It was a beautiful day with beautiful people and horses! Next month's workshop is October 18th! True Blue Book Club is meeting at 10am, followed by a potluck lunch (all are invited!) and Boss Mares will begin at 1pm!

09/19/2026

What a busy few weeks it has been! As we move into Fall, we are welcoming several new members to True.Blue, welcoming back several that took a break over the summer, and welcoming a few who are shifting their focus!

Welcome.new members Lenna, Declan, Linda. Annamarie, Elizabeth, Karen, Terra, Leah, Tom, Shannon, and Jamie!

R***r, Ami, Keeno, and Sera have been enjoying the cooler temperatures this week and we are all.looking forward to exciting things going on this month! Stay tuned!